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Brazil Supreme Court Justice Puts Elon Musk Under Investigation

Brazil Supreme Court Justice Puts Elon Musk Under Investigation

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The Facts

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  • Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has included Elon Musk as target in the country's ongoing "Fake News" inquiry and opened a separate investigation into the X owner for alleged obstruction of justice and incitement of crime.


The Spin

Elon Musk, who cast himself as a free speech crusader, has shown his utter disregard for both the democratic rule of law, as he has outrageously sought to meddle in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation with his recent spate of attacks on the judiciary. Now more than ever, it's clear why social media must be subject to regulation.

As free speech has come under attack around the free world, Brazil has served as an experimental hub to assist tyrants refine their totalitarian methods. Thus, it's not surprising that Elon Musk is now under investigation after stepping in to denounce the sweeping censorship efforts in the country and protect its citizens' rights.


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